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EXPLORE MIDDLESEX COUNTY’S SPORTS HERITAGE AT “HOMETOWN PRIDE: THE POWER OF SPORTS” EXHIBIT Middlesex County’s rich sports history is currently on display through 2025 at the Cornelius Low House Museum. This must-see exhibit captures nearly 100 years of Middlesex County sports history, showcasing memorabilia from local high schools, Rutgers University, Middlesex College, and collectible items from professional teams and individuals. Cornelius Low House offers free admission and is open year-round. Visit MiddlesexCountyCulture.com and search “Hometown Pride” for details about the exhibit. SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Middlesex County now participates in Blue Envelope, a program that assists drivers who are neurodivergent in their interactions with law enforcement while driving. Additionally, the County’s Special Needs Registry (SNR) has been replaced by
arts, entertainment, and community events while fueling economic growth and creating new opportunities for residents and businesses. Learn more at middlesexcountynj.gov/ cioplan . RECYCLING the State’s lead on a new approach to educating the public about recycling plastics. It’s now easier than ever — just recycle all plastic bottles, jars, jugs, and tubs that are one gallon or less. That’s it! For more information on how to recycle plastics and other items, please visit middlesexcountynj.gov/ recycle . TURNING POINT ACADEMY UNDERGOING TRANSFORMATIVE RENOVATION UPDATE! Middlesex County is following
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the National Public Safety Alliance for Individuals with Disabilities (Public Safety AID), a no-cost, voluntary service that helps police and first responders better assist people with special needs or disabilities during emergencies or law enforcement interactions. The information of anyone currently in the SNR will automatically transfer into the Public Safety AID program.
Schools Kyle Anderson and superintendents from school districts throughout the County, joined the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) Board of Facilities and Curriculum Committees and Warden Mark Cranston of the Middlesex County Office of Adult Corrections and Youth Services for a tour of Turning Point Academy, which the ESCNJ is currently renovating. Located at Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center and operated under the guidance of ESCNJ, Turning Point Academy provides critical education, rehabilitation, and re-entry support to students in secure environments.
COUNTY BREAKS GROUND ON MULTIPURPOSE COMMUNITY VENUE AND STUDENT CENTER The January groundbreaking on the Middlesex College campus was another major milestone in the development of the County’s CIO Strategic Investment Plan, first announced in November 2022. Scheduled to open in 2026, the new structures will transform the campus into a vibrant destination for education, recreation,
FUN FACT In 1880, Christie Street in Edison became the first in the world to be lit by electric light.
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PLAN YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY OUTDOOR GUIDE Middlesex County’s 19 parks, 12 conservation areas and preserves, and four natural areas give residents access to nature trails, walking paths, playgrounds, and sports fields. With Plays-in-the-Park, Music- in-the-Park, golf, and more – there’s something for everyone! Find information on all of the County’s outdoor offerings at discovermiddlesex.com/ outdoorguide .
comedies and dramas, in 1965 Plays-in-the-Park brought its first musicals to the stage: Damn Yankees and The King and I.
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Calling it a “beacon of hope” for students and the community, County Commissioner Director Rios, along with County Superintendent of
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County Commissioner Director Rios, County Commissioner Deputy Director Narra, and the RWJ University Hospital senior leadership team pose with artist Martryce Roach in front of the Our Space mural, a collaboration with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and the Arts Institute of Middlesex County
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